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Koa. That is all...

Discussion in 'Chris Reeve Knives' started by TRfromMT, Jun 4, 2018.

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  1. Jun 11, 2018 #21
    Lone_Wolfe

    Lone_Wolfe Dazed and Confused Platinum Member

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  2. Jun 11, 2018 #22
    dartfrogger

    dartfrogger Basic Member Basic Member

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  3. Jun 11, 2018 #23
    TRfromMT

    TRfromMT Gold Member Gold Member

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    Can you guys tell if CRK bookmatches the pieces for the inserts?
     
  4. Jun 13, 2018 #24
    Officer's Match

    Officer's Match Gold Member Gold Member

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    Koa is one of my favorite tonewoods for accoustic guitars - I have a pair of Taylors (6 & 12 string) in Tasmanian Blackwood, which is a relative of Koa. Very glad to see this species on CRK's.
     
  5. Jun 13, 2018 #25
    bart1

    bart1 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Jeeeesse ......Lone Wolf... the cycle and the table too! Congrats!! Ditto on the Koa Guitars too OM!
     
  6. Jun 30, 2018 #26
    dbla

    dbla Gold Member Gold Member

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    I picked up this little gem down in Atlanta.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2018 #27
    Lone_Wolfe

    Lone_Wolfe Dazed and Confused Platinum Member

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    I said farewell to this little pretty today.......

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  8. Jun 30, 2018 #28
    JJ_Colt45

    JJ_Colt45 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Might have known you would have the Holy Trinity of Koa ... beautiful ...

    I love my Koa Taylor guitar also ... not only gorgeous but has a beautiful full tone to it :thumbsup: ... now I just have to save to get a custom McPherson in Koa
     
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  9. Jul 1, 2018 #29
    Medic00

    Medic00 Basic Member Basic Member

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    I’ve got a beautiful LH Mnandi in Koa with Raindrop Damascus. They are amazing for sure. The tones the wood takes on and the way it refracts light are crazy. Not sure if I’ll be keeping it though, can’t get used to the LH.
     
  10. Jul 1, 2018 #30
    newdebate

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    Bob Taylor began to reforest over 500 acres of grazed land on the Big Island. The Koa could be harvestable in 30 years; volcanos permitting.
     
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  11. Jul 4, 2018 #31
    Rose and Thistle Custom

    Rose and Thistle Custom Josh Mead Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Grips by Death Of All Things (DOAT)
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2018 #32
    bart1

    bart1 Gold Member Gold Member

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    What did you use to finish the Koa? It sure made it come to life!!!
     
  13. Jul 5, 2018 #33
    Rose and Thistle Custom

    Rose and Thistle Custom Josh Mead Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    bart1, It's stabilized and I think Ryan used a white buffing compound. I can ask him if you want. Ed Caffrey talked about using TruOil.
     
  14. Jul 5, 2018 #34
    bart1

    bart1 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Sure is a night and day difference in the before and after!!! I would think it would have to be stabilized to buff to that gloss!! 3D stuff indeed! Thanks, Bart
     
  15. Jul 24, 2018 #35
    arourasphere

    arourasphere Gold Member Gold Member

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    Resurrecting this thread since I just found it. I was lucky enough to get a Koa Mnandi at Blade this year. My first year going to Blade and it did not disappoint. I will second what gastonian and medic said about the grain though. It seems to almost shimmer as you move it back and forth in the light, and most pictures don't even come close to doing it justice. This is the first knife I have ever owned that I am struggling to decide if I should carry it or not. It has only been out of the box to be fondled a couple of times since Blade.

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  16. Jul 26, 2018 #36
    bart1

    bart1 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Just had to get in on the fun with my large! IMG_6907.JPG
     
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  17. Jul 27, 2018 #37
    TRfromMT

    TRfromMT Gold Member Gold Member

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    In a lineup of 10 to pick from, I'd take that one!
     
  18. Jul 27, 2018 #38
    bart1

    bart1 Gold Member Gold Member

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    May 24, 2009
    Thanks, it is really nice, and one of the few safe queens I have. I just got a user "P" to EDC. Can't wait to see how ATS34 performs. Bart
     
  19. Jul 27, 2018 #39
    skivic

    skivic Gold Member Gold Member

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    I need this lefty!!!!!
     
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